Forty miles from the nearest towns and you have a propane fireplace, a full kitchen, hot water, and a bathroom with a flush toilet and shower. Amazing. Better than advertised. Do bring lanterns. The brighter the better.

Great place! Bring batteries and lanterns!

The cabin was clean and refrigerator working. A few mice but to be expected. Great fishing.

We really enjoyed our one night stay at the cabin in late August. We got our reservation a week out due to a cancellation. We rode bicycles up from Avery, ID, stayed, then rode back. It was very quiet and peaceful. We spent the whole afternoon sitting on the porch reading & relaxing. It was interesting reading all the old guest books and the stories of the people who worked there. Definitely use the provided metal food pantry to store your food as there are mice in the cabin. The kitchen was well stocked except for bowls for soup, cereal, etc. We ended up using our bike lights at night. The provided lanterns aren't super bright. It's definitely worth the trip up there. The Museum next door is neat. Two nights minimum would be best if you book in advance.

I hesitate putting into words what a great experience this was. It took us four attempts to reserve this cabin, and after visiting it's very understandable why. It was our first visit, but wish it had been our tenth. Great place to relax, read a book, fish for trout, hike... we will definitely return! One of the best "camping" experiences ever! The cabin had everything.. bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, shower, water... but no electricity (which did not pose a problem, but bring lights). We will definitely return!... if we can get a reservation.

Imagine the sounds of birds, fresh mountain air, watching visiting deer, a moose across the St.Joe grazing, the soothing sound of the river! There is nothing like it! ( clicking my ruby red slippers 3 times)”there’s no place like Red Ives!

Fishing was not productive

Cabin had hot shower, flush toilet, fridge, gas stove, cook wear and utensils. It does not have electricity. Beautiful setting, incredible public resource. Please take care of this place if you go!